--- title: "Information for Parents and Carers on COVID-19 vaccination for at risk 5 to 11 year olds" url: "https://www.eastersideacademy.co.uk/news/2022-03-08-information-for-parents-and-carers-on-covid-19-vaccination-for-at-risk-5-to-11-year-olds" school: "Easterside Academy" --- # Information for Parents and Carers on COVID-19 vaccination for at risk 5 to 11 year olds ![Image of Information for Parents and Carers on COVID-19 vaccination for at risk 5 to 11 year olds](https://files.schudio.com/easterside-academy-2/images/news/Easterside_Logo_Small(23).jpg) 8 March 2022 ## Children aged 5 to 11 years who are in a clinical risk group or who live with someone who is immunosuppressed can get the COVID-19 vaccine, in line with advice set out by the [Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/priority-groups-for-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccination-advice-from-the-jcvi-30-december-2020/joint-committee-on-vaccination-and-immunisation-advice-on-priority-groups-for-covid-19-vaccination-30-december-2020?utm_source=8%20March%202022%20C19&utm_medium=Daily%20Email%20C19&utm_campaign=DfE%20C19). Eligible children include those with diabetes, immunosuppression, learning disabilities, and other conditions as outlined by the [UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) in the Green Book](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-the-green-book-chapter-14a?utm_source=8%20March%202022%20C19&utm_medium=Daily%20Email%20C19&utm_campaign=DfE%20C19). Vaccinations help to increase protection against COVID-19, which is particularly important for those with underlying health conditions. Further information is available in the [guide for parents of children aged 5 to 11 years](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-vaccination-resources-for-children-aged-5-to-11-years/a-guide-for-parents-of-children-aged-5-to-11-years-of-age-at-high-risk?utm_source=8%20March%202022%20C19&utm_medium=Daily%20Email%20C19&utm_campaign=DfE%20C19) published by UKHSA. We have published some [frequently asked questions](https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2feducationhub.blog.gov.uk%2f2022%2f02%2f11%2fvaccinations-for-clinically-vulnerable-children-and-young-people-your-questions-answered%2f%3futm_source%3d8%2520March%25202022%2520C19%26utm_medium%3dDaily%2520Email%2520C19%26utm_campaign%3dDfE%2520C19&c=E,1,XfoPl7gALZxhmbqqVf4dDIbwSzeRmSMWMKw_bFgwhppxwDrFUDMAu9evI8pyPV1NFCkzV5B_WbwtiufQ_GURYGvaIvfnYmQ6d3gXh4riR_pewZUFZSFP4asJbKI,&typo=1) on the vaccination programme including information on eligibility, accessibility and advice for parents of children at high risk from COVID-19. Following [advice](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/jcvi-update-on-advice-for-covid-19-vaccination-of-children-aged-5-to-11/jcvi-statement-on-vaccination-of-children-aged-5-to-11-years-old?utm_source=8%20March%202022%20C19&utm_medium=Daily%20Email%20C19&utm_campaign=DfE%20C19) from the JCVI, healthy 5 to 11 year old children will also be offered two 10 microgram doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. The NHS will prepare to extend this non-urgent offer to all children during April. [ Virtual Workshops for Parents and Carers](https://www.eastersideacademy.co.uk/news/2022-02-28-virtual-workshops-for-parents-and-carers) [Easterside Academy Receives Prestigious Artsmark Award ](https://www.eastersideacademy.co.uk/news/2022-05-07-easterside-academy-receives-prestigious-artsmark-award) ### News - [Newsletters](https://www.eastersideacademy.co.uk/our-news/head-teacher-newsletters) - [Latest News](https://www.eastersideacademy.co.uk/our-news/latest-news) - [Year Group Learning](https://www.eastersideacademy.co.uk/our-news/year-group-learning) ![Easterside Academy](https://files.schudio.com/easterside-academy-2/images/logo/Easterside-Logo(1).png) ### Easterside Academy Erith Grove Easterside Middlesbrough TS4 3RG 01642 273006 © Copyright 2026 Easterside Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.eastersideacademy.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)